Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Man attempts self immolation near parliament
NEW DELHI - An unemployed man tried to set himself on fire Tuesday near parliament house here, police said. Vijay Singh from Maharashtra attempted self immolation around 1 p.m. at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi, a police officer said. He was saved by security personnel and bystanders, the officer said, adding that he .... Read the original article : here.
UK's major banks say mortgage lending at 8 1/2 year low in January
UK mortgage loans at 8 1/2 year low in January LONDON - Mortgage lending in Britain hit the lowest level in 8 1/2 years in January at 8 billion pounds ($12.4 billion), major banks reported Tuesday. The British Bankers Association report is in line with last week’s report from the broader-based Council of Mortgage Lenders showing gross .... Source : Gaea News Network.
Industry's Most Complete Solution for Combating Online Fraud and Transaction Risk Now Available to UK and European Merchants
Leading U.S. Fraud Prevention Service Provider Expands into UK/EU Market Filling Much Needed Void in Previously Offered Tools CHICAGO and LONDON, February 23, 2010 - Accertify, a leading provider of enterprise-wide transaction screening solutions, today announced that its industry-leading Interceptas platform is now available in the United Kingdom and European Union. Fraud and business development experts Andy Lee [...]
Swiss businessman at center of diplomatic row leaves Libya, 2nd Swiss man still detained
Swiss man in diplomatic row leaves Libya GENEVA - A Swiss businessman detained in Libya for over 19 months has left the country, easing a diplomatic row that began with the 2008 arrest of Moammar Gadhafi’s son in Geneva, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. But it said a second Swiss man was still being held in ... Original article on : Swiss businessman at center of diplomatic row leaves Libya, 2nd Swiss man still detained.
Weight gain during pregnancy 'ups gestational diabetes risk'
WASHINGTON - Weight gain during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, could increase women’s risk of developing diabetes later in their pregnancy, according to a new study. The study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research appears online in the current issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The three-year study of 1,145 pregnant women from an ethnically diverse .... Source : Weight gain during pregnancy ‘ups gestational diabetes risk’.
More adolescents suffer cyber bullying now
LONDON - Around 10 percent of all adolescents in grades 7-9 are victims of Internet bullying, says a new study. “Cyber bullying occurs when new technologies such as computers and mobile phones are used to harass or bully somebody. The perpetrators often use SMS, e-mail, chat rooms and Facebook to spread their message,” says study ... Read more »».
Australian Actress & Singer Stephanie McIntosh
Australian Actress & Singer Stephanie McIntosh gets her hair done by celebrity hairstylist Roy at Shampoo Salon Los Angeles ... Read more »»».
Toyota says it will add brake override system to 3 addition models
Toyota to add brake override on 3 more models TORRANCE, Calif. - Toyota says it’s installing a brake override system in three more models. The carmaker says that now 2005-2010 Tacomas, 2009-2010 Venzas and 2008-2010 Sequoias will get the backup safety system that overrides the accelerator if the gas and brake pedals are pressed at .... Read the original article : here.
Tasha Tudor Property Battle
MARLBORO, VERMONT (GaeaTimes.com)- Tasha Tudor, the famous illustrator-writer died 2 years back due to a stroke. However, the remains of her cremation was buried long after. Her children, who are not in good terms with each other fought for a long time on when and where her ashes should be buried. She died .... Read the original article : Tasha Tudor Property Battle.
Treadmill may help tots walk
WASHINGTON - A University of Michigan researcher suggests that infants with prenatal complications or who were injured at birth can walk better with the help of a treadmill. According to Rosa Angulo-Barroso, associate professor of movement science at the U-M School of Kinesiology, prenatal injuries can often result ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Treadmill may help tots walk.
Elsevier is Meeting Today's Medical Students' Needs With Online, Mobile and Print Tools
Company Celebrates Medical Education Innovation at AMSA's 60th Anniversary Convention PHILADEPHIA, February 22, 2010 - Elsevier, the leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information, today announced it is celebrating medical education innovation at the American Medical Student Association's (AMSA) 60th Annual Convention (www.amsa.org/AMSA/Homepage/Events/Convention.aspx), March 11-14, 2010, at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. "Elsevier is [...]
Teenager leaves granny in morgue after gambling funeral cash
HONG KONG - A Hong Kong teenager was sent to a detention centre Tuesday for leaving his grandmother in a morgue for more than a year after he gambled away the money to bury her. Jobless Lai Chun, 19, received a government grant of almost $1,400 to cover funeral costs after the grandmother who raised him .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Teenager leaves granny in morgue after gambling funeral cash.
Mastermailer Lose Patent Decision
LONDON, February 22, 2010 - After a thorough investigation by the Patent Office it has now been proven that claims 1-5 of the Everseal Patent would be infringed by the Mastermailer product. Everseal Mailers are delighted with this decision which comes following a highly vexatious campaign waged by Mastermailer in an attempt to discredit the [...]
Thousands pay last respects to esteemed whale known in Vietnam as 'Your Excellency'
Thousands give last rites to dead whale in Vietnam HANOI, Vietnam - Thousands of Vietnamese fishermen are giving a royal send-off to a 15-ton dead whale, gathering at a southern Vietnamese village to pay homage at a funeral for the creature they call “Your Excellency.” Nearly 10,000 people have converged in Bac Lieu province to bid farewell .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Thousands pay last respects to esteemed whale known in Vietnam as ‘Your Excellency’.
China, North Korea vow to deepen ties
BEIJING - Chinese and North Korean officials Tuesday pledged to enhance cooperation between the two countries at a meeting held here. Wang Jiarui, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met a delegation from North Korea, Xinhua news agency reported. The North Korean delegation was led by Kim .... Source article on Gaea Times at : China, North Korea vow to deepen ties.
Iran opposition finds ally with grandson of Islamic Revolution leader
Iran’s reeling reformers find Khomeini family ally DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Inside the shrine to the founder of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, the grandson of the late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini performed his duty as its caretaker - politely greeting President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and security force chiefs during an official memorial. Later, Hassan Khomeini quietly slipped away from .... Read the original article : here.
Ancient DNA reveals caribou history linked to volcanic eruption
WASHINGTON - DNA recovered from ancient caribou bones reveals a possible link between several small unique caribou herds and a massive volcanic eruption that blanketed much of the Alaskan Yukon territory in a thick layer of ash 1,000 years ago. Tyler ... Read : Ancient DNA reveals caribou history linked to volcanic eruption.
Air Car, Vehicle Of The Future
SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- With time, the auto industry is focusing on cars that cause less pollution and offers simplified mode of transport. 2010 is a year that is going to see a number of eco-friendly and easy to use vehicles releasing in the market. The hybrids as well as the electric ... Read : Air Car, Vehicle Of The Future.
US, Canada make date for gold-medal showdown with big semifinal wins in women's hockey
US, Canada advance to final game in women’s hockey VANCOUVER, British Columbia - The final game in women’s Olympic hockey is no surprise: The Canadians and the Americans were the best teams going in, and they’ve earned the right to go out together with one game for gold. A few hours after Monique Lamoureux scored three goals .... Original article : US, Canada make date for gold-medal showdown with big semifinal wins in women’s hockey.
Rapidsoft Technologies announces their iPad application even before official launch of iPad
Gurgaon, 19th FEB, 2010: Rapidsoft Technologies has started delivering innovative applications for iPad since Apple Inc officially launched the Software Development Kit of iPad. Even before the launch of the iPAD into market, they already brought their first application for iPad. Rapidsoft Technologies has brought a fresh idea for e-book application. Users can easily access the [...]
Michael Jackson's 'Captain EO' returns to Disneyland for indefinite run
Michael Jackson’s ‘Captain EO’ returns to Disney ANAHEIM, Calif. - “Captain EO” and Michael Jackson are returning to Disneyland. The park says it will show the 1986 Jackson musical film beginning Tuesday and running indefinitely. On the Disney Parks blog, Disney executive Heather Hust Rivera says the park will show a 70mm print of the 17-minute movie in .... Source : Gaea News Network.